jpn2004 japanese 4
JAPANESE 4
JPN2004
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students establish intermediate competence in speaking, reading and writing. This course enables students to practically apply their knowledge. Building on the skill set gained in JPN2003, this subject brings the total number of characters learnt to approximately 450.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKaori Okano
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites JPN2003 or JPN2BEA or JPN1BE3 or JPN2BE3 or JPN3BE3 or co-ordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects JPN1ADB, JPN2BEB, JPN1AD2, JPN2AD2, JPN3AD2, JPN1BE4, JPN2BE4, JPN3BE4, JPN1004
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Genki Vol. 2 | Prescribed | Banno, E. et. al. | THE JAPAN TIMES |
| Readings | Genki Vol. 2, exercise book, | Prescribed | Banno, E. et al, | THE JAPAN TIMES |
| Readings | Kanji: Look and Learn (Textbook) | Prescribed | Banno et al | THE JAPAN TIMES 2009 |
| Readings | Kanji: Look and Learn (Workbook) | Prescribed | Banno et al | THE JAPAN TIMES 2009 |
| Readings | A dictionary of basic Japanese grammar | Recommended | Makino, S. and Tsutsui, M. | THE JAPAN TIMES 1986. |
| Readings | Japanese-English character dictionary, | Recommended | Nelson, A. N. | TUTTLE 1997 |
| Readings | Progressive Japanese-English dictionary | Recommended | . . . | SHOGAKUKAN 1986. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critical engagement in the target language in line with socio-cultural and socio-linguistic competence.
- Activities:
- Relevant examples and discussion along with video clips educate intermediate level students and opportunities to develop practical socio-cultural skills are amplified
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Integrating discrete learning to produce a new meaningful whole by discussing art, film or short stories in a Japanese context and to writing or presenting an opinion orally
- Activities:
- Activities that promote the construction of intermediate level communication about relevant topics in the target language. For example, a scene of a movie shown and students discuss in groups and report back to the class in Japanese.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
03. Participating in class pair and completing group activities, working with peers outside of the class
- Activities:
- A formal study-buddy system is established; students work in twos, threes and fours outside of class. Students also work with different partners in class on a regular and rotating basis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
04. Participating in class, doing homework and completing assessments
- Activities:
- A study-buddy approach ensures intermediate students have ample opportunity inside and outside of class to practice together to enable them to do homework and assessments independently.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
05. To find, critically evaluate and manage the information they retrieve from dictionaries and grammar summaries and to use more complex sources to apply understanding and synthesis. To begin structured open inquiry
- Activities:
- A range of Japanese texts are used, from which students extrapolate information, which they learn and then in turn impart to others in class in the target language.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
06. To speak about topics related to their experiences and expand conversations.
- Activities:
- Collaborative speaking exercises are provided and students develop their capacity to interact with native speakers, who are invited to class.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
07. To write and read intermediate level texts using about 450 characters
- Activities:
- Reading and writing passages from a prescribed textbook as well as other text types and improving translation skills.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaori Okano
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Test & Aural Test (equivalent to 800 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Weekly Quizzes (equivalent to 1000 words) | 40 | 02, 07 | |
| Written tests (each test equivalent to 1000 words) | 40 | 02, 05, 07 |